Jemil's Big Easy
New Orleans native Jemil Aziz Johnson—chef/owner way back when of La Louisiana in the Central District—captains this mobile Cajun/Creole emporium. It's "The Re…
Downtown Seattle
206-428-8305
Where Ya At Matt
Where Ya At gets its name from the New Orleans greeting “Where yat?”—owner/cook (and New Orleans native) Matt Lewis spells it out because he thinks it looks be…
Various locations
Pioneer Square
Pioneer Square
The Pastry Project
This nonprofit founded by two former Molly Moon's employees provides pastry and bakery job training to individuals with a barrier to entry. They offer boxes of…
165 South Main Street
Pioneer Square
Pioneer Square
Maneki Restaurant
In its 100-plus years of existence, Maneki has only had one major interruption to business: when it shut down because the US government sent Japanese Americans…
304 Sixth Ave S
Chinatown-International District
206-622-2631
Chinatown-International District
206-622-2631
Musashi's
This spot is a favorite for its shockingly good deals on sushi and chirashi bowls.
512 S King St
Chinatown-International District
206-829-0277
Chinatown-International District
206-829-0277
Mochinut South Lake Union
This mochi donut shop offers flavors like strawberry, churro, black sesame, chai tea latte, Nutella almond, and mango. The shop also serves chewy Korean-style …
400 Fairview Ave N #110
South Lake Union
206-566-6998
South Lake Union
206-566-6998
Peony Bakery
This small bakery business run by an elementary school teacher features treats like milk tea cheesecake, hojicha cookies, and ube crinkle cookies.
Seattle
480-780-4969
Alexandra's Macarons and Cafe
This woman-owned shop is known for its pink VW bus and its fanciful, French-style macarons.
18th Avenue & Union Street
Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill
Ezell's Famous Chicken
What might be the best fried chicken in the country, sold over-the-counter (and on wheels). Oprah has it FedExed directly to her mouth. Also: dinner rolls so g…
501 23rd Ave
Central District
206-324-4141
Central District
206-324-4141
Ezell's Famous Chicken
What might be the best fried chicken in the country, sold over-the-counter (and on wheels). Oprah has it FedExed directly to her mouth. Also: dinner rolls so g…
4436 Rainier Ave S
Rainier Valley
206-686-3772
Rainier Valley
206-686-3772
Hello Robin
Robin Wehl Martin's popular Capitol Hill cookie shop Hello Robin has spawned a University Village outpost with the same 14 flavors, including the notorious Mac…
NE University Village Street
Northeast Seattle
206-397-3634
Northeast Seattle
206-397-3634
Columbia City Bakery
At this neighborhood bakery owned by two former Tom Douglas bakers, the pastries are great, but the bread is out of this world. They also serve Caffe Vita coff…
4865 Rainier Ave S
Rainier Valley
206-723-6023
Rainier Valley
206-723-6023
Larsen's Bakery
In Ballard for 40-plus years now, Larsen's is beloved for its Scandinavian treats, including Kringle and Kransekage, and Stranger commenter TheOtherWoman recom…
8000 24th Ave NW
Loyal Heights
1-800-626-8631
Loyal Heights
1-800-626-8631
Drae’s Lake Route
Andre Israel, one of the original owners of Nate’s Wings and Waffles, assumed sole ownership over the restaurant’s Rainier Beach location and changed its name …
9261 57th Ave S
Rainier Beach
206-722-9464
Rainier Beach
206-722-9464
Toyoda Sushi
Toyoda is the hidden gem of Lake City; its existence is a well-kept secret, spread mostly by word of mouth. The fish is unbelievably fresh and creamy: For whol…
12543 Lake City Way NE
Olympic Hills
206-367-7972
Olympic Hills
206-367-7972
Ezell's Famous Chicken
What might be the best fried chicken in the country, sold over-the-counter (and on wheels). Oprah has it FedExed directly to her mouth. Also: dinner rolls so g…
1645 140th Ave NE
Crossroads
425-643-2670
Crossroads
425-643-2670
